Classes
small groups, from 5 to 12 students
Group courses
Italian course
Standard 20
20 lessons per week to learn Italian language quickly. With this course you can apply for a study visa in Italy.
DETAILS
Course overview
You can attend for 1 to 48 weeks and choose either the morning or afternoon schedule. Completing one CEFR language level usually takes 4 to 6 weeks of study.
Time
From Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 13.15 or from 14.30 to 17.45
Levels
From beginner to advanced
Duration
From a minimum of 1 week to 48 weeks
Activities
4 excursions to Milan and surroundings per month
Study visa
ELLCI will send you the original enrolment certificate required to apply for a study visa at the Italian consulate.
CALENDAR
Course start dates
You can choose when to start based on your starting level. Beginner courses start on the first Monday of each month. If you are not a beginner you can choose to start any Monday and we will give you confirmation once you have verified your starting level through our test.
Starting dates for beginners
- 7 April 5 May 3 June
- 7 July 4 August 1 September
- 6 October 3 November 1 December
Closing days of the school - 2025
From 20 December 2025 to 6 January 2026
- 21 April 25 April 1 May
- 2 June from 11 to 15 August 8 December
PRICES
Durations and schedules
Choose the course length that suits you.
The weekly rate decreases for longer courses, giving you better value the longer you study.
To confirm your course we will ask you to make full payment at least 15 days before the start of the course or at least 2 months before you need to receive the registration certificate for the visa application for study.
| Course duration: | Morning course price | Afternoon course price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | € 210 | € 210 |
| 2 weeks | € 380 | € 380 |
| 3 weeks | € 550 | € 470 |
| 4 weeks | € 700 | € 590 |
| 8 weeks | € 1280 | € 1080 |
| 12 weeks | € 1780 | € 1510 |
| 16 weeks | € 2280 | € 1930 |
| 20 weeks | € 2720 | € 2320 |
| 24 weeks | € 3190 | € 2710 |
| 28 weeks | € 3650 | € 3090 |
| 32 weeks | € 4080 | € 3470 |
| 36 weeks | € 4480 | € 3800 |
| 40 weeks | € 4820 | € 4100 |
| 44 weeks | € 5150 | € 4430 |
| 48 weeks | € 5550 | € 4760 |
Course duration: Registration fee:
Courses up to two weeks: €40
Courses longer than two weeks: €80
The fee includes the course book and final certificate and is valid for 12 months.
FAQ
What our students ask us
Why is the Standard 20 ELLCI course intensive?
Because lessons are held from Monday to Friday.
Why is the Standard 20 ELLCI course the most requested?
Because the 20 lessons per week program allows you to achieve results faster. At the same time you can deepen Italian culture through activities and guided tours together with the classmates and the ELLCI teachers.
How many weeks of Standard 20 course is it best to book?
ELLCI recommends attending the Standard 20 course for at least 4 weeks to improve a level. To get a linguistic mastery, choose a course from 6 months up.
When do I sign up?
Registration is open throughout the year. Payment must be made at least 15 days before the start of the course. If you need to ask for a study visa, we recommend you make your registration and payment at least 2 months before the start of the course.
When will I receive the documents for the study visa?
Once you have enrolled and paid in full, ELLCI will send the original enrolment certificate and the other documents required for your study-visa application to your address.
The school, in your words
A selection of our students’ reviews on Google.
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